Evangelical Theological Seminary

Programme Detail: Ph.D. program

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Ph.D. program
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description Specializations in Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Church History, and Applied Theology; one year of seminars and directed studies followed by two to three years for research and writing of dissertation; eight weeks of residency required for first two years
Keywords Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Church History, Applied Theology, Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Christian History, Religious History, Practical Theology
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available International (e.g. distance learning) / All international
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Doctorate
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost US$6,000-8,000/yr.
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 5 years max.
Average hours of study per week 0
Methods of instruction Small seminars and mentoring by advisors; residency periods as well as contact via e-mail and IM.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) not applicable
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) not applicable
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). not applicable
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 10
Prerequisite Programmes M.Th. or equivalent with GPA of at least 4.0 on 5-point scale
Other Prerequisites TOEFL score of at least 550
Qualifications gained Ph.D.
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies